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J18 NDD

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,423 mi
Last recorded90,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 NDD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F, N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f, n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front sun visor missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may require attention (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r, n/s/r, may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 30 Jan 2026 90,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F, N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f, n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front sun visor missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may require attention (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r, n/s/r, may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,163 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 14 Jan 2025 81,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Jan 2024 71,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 71,289 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,909 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 53,429 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,691 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 33,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2016 29,792 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 29,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine bonnet not securing.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre perished and craking.

o/s rear tyre perishing and cracking.

Pass 8 May 2014 26,576 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2014 26,576 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,270 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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J18 NDD is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J18 NDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J18 NDD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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